Question

After strenuous exercise inexperience athletes will often attempt to recover and resume normal breathing by bending over or sitting down. using the mechanism of ventilation, how would you modify the recovery process of these individuals?

Answer 1

Atheletes after exercise experience increased heart rate,increased consumption of oxygen reduces the oxygen delivery to the body immediately after exercise. There is accumulation of lactic acid which can be  counteracted by stimulation of ventilation.So to recover after strenuous exercise athletes can do certain things like incorporating stretching while cool down period.Get themselves hydrated as there can be dehydration due to loss of sweat.Electrolytes can be consumed to replenish the salts lost from body.Hydrotherapy should be incorporated in post exercise recovery, As the body when immersed in water experiences change causing change in blood flow,heat generated,muscle relaxation.Compression garments can be used that gives less space to swelling.Carbohydrates should be taken as glycogen stores are reduced at the end of exercises. Massages will also help in bringing the body back to normal.